The Roman Republic

What term was given to the wealthy elite in Rome who made up the minority of the population, but held the majority of the power during the Roman Republic?

• Helots

• Imperial Bureaucracy

• Patricians

• Plebeians

A form of government were citizens participate by electing representative to make laws and lead the government.

• Anarchy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

During the Roman Republic, how long could an individual serve in the Senate?

• 1 Year

• 4 Years

• 8 Years

• For Life

Part of the legislative branch in Rome that elected Senators and passed laws that could be rejected or accepted by the Senate.

• Assembly

• Consuls

• Helots

• Judges

Who ruled Rome before the development of the Roman Republic?

• An Oligarchy

• Etruscan Kings

• Augustus Caesar

• Justinian

What term was given to the majority of the population in the Roman Republic who initially had very limited power.

• Helots

• Imperial Bureaucracy

• Patricians

• Plebeians

Plebeians gained some power in the Roman Republic by eventually electing 10 Tribunes.

• True

• False

What was the name of the mountain range to the north of Italy that provided some protection from invading forces.

• Alps

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Zagros

What was the most powerful governing body during the Roman Republic who controlled the money and developed the laws?

• Assembly

• Imperial Bureaucracy

• Senate

• Twelve Tables

What was the name of Romans first written law code with principles like innocent until proven guilty?

• Code of Hammurabi

• Justinian Code

• Ten Commandments

• Twelve Tables